My ride for the afternoon was the GenZe, an all-electric scooter designed to make American youngsters swoon. As far as two-wheelers go, the GenZe isn’t about being stylish: It’s got no flash, nothing to make anyone look twice. Its focus is relentless practicality, something it does well.

The GenZe e-bikes are a new breed of bicycles in the US, providing you with the flexibility of powering your ride via pedaling or the e-bike’s removable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. You can propel the bike by simply twisting the throttle­–you don’t even need to pedal to get going–all while still having the opportunity to pedal when you want to.